Album Reviews9.3/10
The Great Banana at 32: How the Velvet Underground Refused to Compromise
A review of The Great Banana, a landmark 1994 reissue of the Velvet Underground's 1967 debut, ranking it among the finest albums of its era.
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Album Reviews8/10
Radiohead Abandoned Their Guitar Sound on Kid A — and the Risk Paid Off
Radiohead's Kid A, released in 2000, is a bold, cold, and beautiful break from OK Computer. Our review explores its electronic textures and lasting impact.
Album Reviews7.5/10
‘Amnesiac’ Is the Darker Twin of ‘Kid A’: 7.5/10
Radiohead's 2001 album Amnesiac is the darker, jazzier twin to Kid A. We review its cryptic songs, standout tracks, and why it's essential.
Album Reviews5/10
Radiohead’s Fan-Made Mixtape Gets Official Polish on Radiotick Tracks 2
Radiotick Tracks 2 is a fan-made Radiohead compilation of B-sides, covers, and alternate takes. It has flashes of brilliance but lacks coherence, scoring 5/10.
Album Reviews8/10
Fifteen Years On, Radiohead’s The King of Limbs Still Rewards Patience
Radiohead's 2011 album The King of Limbs is a dense, rhythmic puzzle that rewards patient listeners. Our review finds strange beauty in its loops.
Album Reviews8.8/10
Radiohead Trade Anxiety for Atmosphere on In Rainbows
Radiohead's In Rainbows review: a relaxed return to form, blending electronic textures with warm melodies. Atmospheric, confident, and their most welcoming album in years.
Album Reviews5/10
Michael Jackson’s First Solo Album, 54 Years On: Got to Be There Review
A track-by-track look at Michael Jackson's 1972 solo debut, Got to Be There, highlighting his vocal talent but uneven material. We score it 5/10.
Album Reviews9/10
Off the Wall Review: Michael Jackson Shakes Off His Past on the 1979 Album
A track-by-track look at Michael Jackson's 1979 album Off the Wall, the record where he found his adult voice and bridged disco, funk, and pop.
Album Reviews9/10
Off The Wall Review: Jackson’s Solo Debut Still Sets the Dancefloor Standard
A detailed review of Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, focusing on the 2nd Japanese Pressing's mastering quality and the album's enduring brilliance.
Album Reviews6/10
‘Forever, Michael’: Michael Jackson’s Sincere, Well-Sung Ballad Collection Earns a Solid 6/10
A 16-year-old Michael Jackson proves his vocal maturity on this 1975 transitional album, even as the dated Motown arrangements lag behind his growth.
Album Reviews7/10
The Clash Traded Scrappy Noise for Studio Shine on Give ‘Em Enough Rope
The Clash's second album traded raw punk for studio polish. A 1978 record caught between ambition and energy, with 'Stay Free' as its classic core.
Album Reviews8/10
The Clash Traded Punk Purity for Stadium Pop on Combat Rock — and Made It Work
Combat Rock is the Clash's odd, confident commercial breakthrough — a tense mix of radio hits, jagged experiments, and political fury that still rocks.